A Toolbox for Giving Your Laboratory a Pedagological Makeover

 

Mark E. Walvoord & Marielle H. Hoefnagels

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2012, Volume 33

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Abstract

Biology instructors should educate themselves in topics related to pedagogy, cognition, and student learning. Some of these topics can impart useful information for helping students learn in a post-secondary, biology laboratory environment. Our workshop included background information and discussion about the psychology of learning, encouraging students’ critical thinking, clicker (Personal Response System) use, and PowerPoint® use. Particular tools that we discussed were the use of Socratic questioning, peer collaboration, and concept mapping as ways to encourage student critical thinking. Our technology section covered clickers, PowerPoint®, and the online resources provided by ABLE.

Keywords:  Powerpoint, clickers, classroom response systems, psychology of learning, self-regulated learning

New Mexico State University (2011)

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